Bringing something new to the old: GLF set for 12th edition
With the 12th Galle Literary Festival on the cards from February 6-9 we meet festival curator Saskia Walker and festival manager Amreeya Mowlana, in Colombo for a breather from Galle where the stage is being set for a rendezvous of books and minds, against the sunrises and sunsets of a timeless ‘port of stories’. Excerpts [...]
Paying homage to master strokes
Nihal Fernando’s odyssey into the remote corners of our island, where he captured timeless vistas of our heritage both natural and man-made (built by the kings of yore), stand testimony to sheer hard work (waiting for that perfect light, and toiling assiduously) and deep passion… Who, lulled by his restful images of sunrise at the [...]
South Asian artist residency programme adds colour to KALA
In February, KALA, a platform devoted to presenting South Asian modern and contemporary art, will host its much awaited second edition. This year’s edition holds special significance as it marks the 75th anniversary of the University of Visual and Performing Arts (UVPA), Colombo. The UVPA has been instrumental in forming Sri Lanka’s creative identity since [...]
Letters to the Editor
The Govt. that entered office riding a wave of enthusiasm and promise must step carefully President Mahinda Rajapaksa had a golden opportunity to bring about substantive change in our system of governance when he was elected President in 2010 soon after the end of the separatist war in 2009. Instead he showed scant regard for democratic [...]
APPRECIATIONS
Your name will always be etched in our hearts Subhash Sumanasuriya It is with great sorrow that I write of the sudden passing of my dear friend and colleague of Ananda College, Colombo for six decades, Subhash Sumanasuriya. He passed away peacefully on January 5 at the age of 76 years. Subhash Chandrabharathi Sumanasuriya, affectionately [...]
Lecture to to mark Mahatma Gandhi’s 77th death anniversary
Dr. Subashini Pathmanathan will deliver a lecture on the “Life and Sacrifices of Gandhi ji” to mark Mahatma Gandhi’s 77th death anniversary at the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre auditorium, 16/2 16 R.G. Senanayake Mawatha, Colombo, at 6 p.m. on Thursday, January 30. The event will feature dance performances of Indian patriotic songs and bajan performances. [...]
Delhi’s many charms
As a new year begins and many look to exploring travel plans, consider India’s dynamic capital, Delhi – a cosmopolitan metropolis rich in history, culture and experiences. Delhi is a city where every corner has a story to tell. Located on the banks of the Yamuna River in northern India, this region experiences scorching summers [...]
On an emotional roller coaster with Jerry Pinto
Jerry Pinto is easily one of the most prominent writers to come out of India in the last 15 years, and Colombo was lucky to have him at the HSBC Ceylon Literary and Arts Festival last week. His first novel “Em and the Big Hoom” was instrumental in starting a conversation on Mental Health in [...]
Another exciting CLF chapter closes
It was a weekend brimming with creative ferment when the HSBC Ceylon Literary and Arts Festival unfolded at the Colombo Public Library from January17-19- the carefully curated sessions all heady and stimulating. Neil MacGregor’s gentle wisdom as a historian found a counterpoint in the flamboyant Jerry Pinto’s energised striding and dancing on and off stage [...]
Notable guests, alumni and students come together for Bishop’s College @ 150
In a sea of purple, the beloved school colour, Bishop’s College celebrated its 150th anniversary with a poignant event that drew together students, alumni, and notable guests. The celebration started with a ceremonial entry and lamp lighting, creating an official yet festive atmosphere that is a monument to the school’s lasting heritage. Notable alumni, including [...]
RASSL lecture: Early Buddhism and Upanishad Philosophy
The Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka’s (RASSL) lecture this month is on ‘A Comparative Analysis of the Early Buddhism and Upanishad Philosophy’. It will be delivered by attorney-at-law Yalith Wijesurendra on Monday, January 27 from 5.30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Council Room of the Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka, No. 96 [...]